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Do I have what it takes to get a seat at the table?

Honest answer: probably, if you are building something real and willing to be seen doing it. This is the right place to find out. We will be upfront, in both directions.

By application only

The 2026 Founding Cohort is seating now. A seat is earned, not bought, and a person reads every application.

Set the bar honestly

This is a gym, not a spa.

You do not come here to be comfortable. You come to be sharpened. A council asks something of you, every time you sit down at it. If you want a place that only flatters, this is not it. If you want a table that makes you better, read on.

You belong here if

  • You are building something real, right now.
  • You will give counsel as readily as you take it.
  • You can be honest about what is below your waterline.

How it works

No black box, start to finish.

1

Tell us the basics

A short form to start: who you are, what you are building, and how to reach you. A few minutes, no essays.

2

Confirm it is you

We send a quick confirmation to your email. It keeps the table real, applicants only.

3

The real application

Once you confirm, the full application lands in your inbox. This is the one that counts, so take your time with it.

4

We reach out, either way

A person reads every application. Yes or not yet, you hear from us. Upfront in both directions.

5

The interview

Make it through, and the last step is a conversation. The interview is how we both find out if the table is right.

Step one

Start your application

A few details to begin. We confirm your email, then send you the full application. A person reads every one.